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To Understand Keir Starmer’s Politics, we Must Look at Who is Running His Campaign

Lobbyists connected to Owen Smith's 2016 leadership bid may have contributed to Keir Starmer's flip-flopping on Brexit and attempts to push the party towards a remain position, argues Aaron Bastani.

The Man Behind the Keir Starmer Campaign, and His Links to Owen Smith

A senior member of Keir Starmer's team was a chair for the Owen Smith campaign in 2016, reveals Aaron Bastani. Consider this alongside Starmer's participation in a collective effort to displace Jeremy Corbyn that same year, his public support for Smith and his position on Brexit, and it brings his credibility as a left candidate into question.

Labour Leadership Race: 6 Key Failings of Corbyn’s Opponents

The Labour leadership race is almost over, and Jeremy Corbyn looks set to win. Why has the parliamentary Labour party failed so spectacularly in ousting him from his post?

Long Read: Owen Smith is Labour’s Real Disaster Candidate

The challenger has a policy in his back pocket that would mean millions of people never vote Labour ever again. Why is nobody talking about it?

‘A death toll for Blairite strategy’: Labour’s Leadership Contest So Far

At last there's a leadership contest underway in the Labour party. With the policy proposals lined up and hustings underway, we can begin to see the dividing lines between Corbyn and Smith.

Owen Smith’s Sexism Problem

Has Owen Smith's misogynist behaviour been deliberately ignored by those trying to smear the Corbyn movement?

Labour’s Electability Crisis: Is Corbyn the Cause or Cure?

The Labour party is facing a crisis of electability, but until last year Labour's votes and membership were in steep decline. Contrary to what the critics say, could Corbyn's leadership actually be the best route out?